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By Kasthuri S. December is the craziest month of the academic year – everything comes down to preparing and studying for final exams, working with extra-curricular activities, spending time with friends – all while anxiously waiting to get home for the holidays. I know (from too many experiences, I might add!) that stress does absolutely nothing but create additional problems and can even get to the point where it prevents me from getting work done. There’s no need to add-on […]

Can you believe we’re almost done with fall semester? Ah! Before we know it finals will be coming at us full speed and stress will be spreading through campus like wildfire! Whether it’s your first time studying for final exams or your last, there are things you can do to avoid getting overly stressed. I like to avoid stress by staying as organized as humanly possible. I do so with a method called “The Big List!” from my friend Ashley’s […]

Everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives – whether it’s being new to BU, overwhelmed by a heavy course-load, dealing with relationship problems, financial hardships, illness, or family emergencies. Stress is a normal part of life, but sometimes it can become overwhelming and harmful to your health [1]. Signs of stress may include memory or concentration problems, constant anxiety, and nausea or dizziness. If you’re stressed, you may also experience sudden aches, pains, and weight changes that you […]

Tense after sitting all day hunched over a computer or textbook? Does the stress of schoolwork have you all tied up in knots? Can’t seem to get to sleep? Perhaps it’s time for some yoga! If you’re not a seasoned yogi, don’t worry: below are three simple poses that even people brand new to yoga can try. These poses are great for winding down, relaxing, or preparing for sleep. For detailed instructions on how to do each pose, see our […]

It’s no secret anymore – sleep matters! Did you know that college students need 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night in order to perform at their fullest potential throughout the day? Sleep is important to our overall well-being because it improves concentration, memory, physical performance, and immune functioning. [1] Getting a good night’s sleep will help you successfully juggle everything in your busy schedule – from studying for exams, to participating in clubs and sports, to tackling homework […]